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The city of Spring Valley will provide a free electronics recycling event for Spring Valley residents only from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the John F. Kennedy School parking lot, 999 N. Strong Ave.
The Princeton Police Department and Princeton Park District are teaming up Tuesday, Aug. 6, to host National Night Out at Zearing Park.
Royal Super Mart, the cherished local grocery store serving Sheffield and the surrounding area since 1940, announced its first anniversary since its grand reopening under new ownership one year ago.
The Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees and staff are celebrating 17 years at the Peru Street location.
Festival 56′s James Calitri will be honored Aug. 3 as the recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2024 Award of Excellence in Artistic Directing.
The Gold Star 500 might start in Superman’s hometown of Metropolis, but Gold Star Mission’s more than 512-mile Gold Star 500 endurance bicycle ride is honoring real heroes from Sept. 24-28.
The city of Princeton is seeking community volunteers to serve on the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission, Princeton Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission or the Princeton Public Art Commission.
The racing community is rallying around the family of Brett Jedwabny, 15, who was severely injured by a freak accident involving a pressure washer on July 9. He received life-saving treatment locally and was transported to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee
The lineup for the Manlius Fun Day parade on Saturday, Aug. 3 will start at 10 a.m. with the parade to start at 11 a.m.
The recent Hall grad signed to play for the Blues last week. Illinois College is a four-year college located in Jacksonville.
The Princeton Police Pension Board will host a meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Princeton Police Department, 615 Elm Place.
Enter the Cutest Kids Photo Contest for a chance to win $25!
The Village of Tiskilwa is announced the 2024 Citizens of the Year, Sondra and Scott Owens.
The Princeton Community Band, under the direction of Ann Lusher, will present its final concert of the summer season 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.
Ryan Slingsby and Seth Ferrari received the Evan Knoblauch Co-Captain Award.
Classic cars will be on display Saturday, Aug. 3, at the west lawn of Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main, 110 E. Main St.
The Ladd American Legion Auxiliary Post 938 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Legion Hall, 111 S. Main St.
The Tigers got a good work out competing in the day’s events, placing eighth of 17 teams in the 7 on 7 while winning the Linemen’s Challenge.
The River Valley Players Youth Theatre will present “Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr” on July 26, 27 and 28, at St. John XXlll Center, 1301 Second St., Henry.
Wear your favorite Taylor Swift Era or football team gear Thursday, Aug. 1, for Tiskilwa Pow Wow Days Family Night.
Volunteers of Second Story Teen Center in Princeton got their first chance to walk through the new building under construction at 125 S. Main Street.
A closer look at Hall's 1996-97, 1997-97 state basketball teams
Hall’s two-year stretch of state runner-up finishes is unmatched in Bureau County history.
The 20th Convoy Against Cancer BIG Truck Show is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Ladd.
The Illinois Valley Democrats – which includes La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties – is scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
The village of Manlius will present Manlius Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Bureau County has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2020 and prior real estate taxes.
Residents of 11 Illinois counties can dispose of unwanted agrichemicals for free this year through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s agricultural pesticide Clean Sweep program.
The first three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection in program history, Happ compiled a career 2.88 ERA at Northwestern, which ranks seventh in program history and stands as the best mark in the last 35 seasons.
The Overdrive Monster Truck Show will bring its show Saturday to the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton.
The Aurora University athletic department announced James Mautino has been named as 2023-2024 Spartan Man of the Year Award.
The Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., will host 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, a blood drive for ImpactLife.
The Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., will host adult coloring night from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday July 31.
From July 24 through Aug. 14, parents should log into their student’s Teacherease account and register their student(s) for the 2024-25 school year.
Mr. Coca-Cola Dick Volker of Princeton recently presented The History of Coca-Cola to more than 550 Coca-Cola Collectors Club members from all over the world at the 50th Anniversary of the organization during a weeklong event at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa.
The Princeton Community Band, under the direction of Ann Lusher, will present a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.
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Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman in partnership with Bureau, Marshall-Putnam, and La Salle County farm bureaus for Quick Healthy Meals On-The-Go-Class.
The Bureau County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee will be meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Bureau County Farm Bureau building, 1407 N. Main St., Princeton.
The annual Bureau County Master Showmanship Contest was held July 12 at the Bureau County 4-H Fair.
Princeton High School has selected Sarah Scruggs to the Academic and Career Hall of Fame.
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network is inviting the public to join in from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, celebrating the retirement of former Executive Director Pat Schou at the group’s main office in Princeton.
Bureau-Putnam Area Transit is asking for input via a survey to provide the highest quality of transportation services, the agency said.
2024 Sauk Valley Senior Showcase is is coming to Sterling on October 1st
Three people face felony drug charges after a drug raid at the house on the 800 block of North Main Street in Princeton.
Norberg Memorial Home - As part of its extensive array of online resources, Norberg Memorial Home proudly offers Vital ICE, a life-saving initiative available to the public.
After closing her consignment store in Rock Falls, Jenny Chagala is reopening the store in her hometown of Princeton.
A 31-year-old Tiskilwa man was sentenced July 11 to 3.5 years in prison and ordered to pay $13,957 in restitution for theft and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle.
Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing - Inaccurate information about seamless roofing can cause hesitation and confusion among homeowners and commercial property owners.
The average Princeton water bill will increase about $3 per month under a new proposal.